Near Record Limits Tip the Scales at Santee Cooper

  • Thursday, March 30, 2006

MANNING, S.C. — Preston Clark has made a name for himself as a big-fish specialist of sorts. The Palatka, Fla., Elite angler knows how to capitalize on a grand-scale sight-bite on an extremely productive reservoir, and he did just that on Thursday, bringing 39 pounds, 6 ounces to the scales at the ‘Santee Cooper Showdown’ presented by MotorGuide, taking a commanding 4-pound lead over Texan Alton Jones.

In addition to Clark’s gigantic bag, more than 40 Elite anglers each brought more than 20 pounds to the scales. All of the action can be seen on The CITGO Bassmasters on ESPN2 Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. ET.

Clark is somewhat of a rookie in BASS tournament action. He isn’t registered on the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index yet because he has not fished the mandatory 12 qualifying events. Still, Clark is a force to be reckoned with. He showed his big-bass prowess at the 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic on Lake Tohopekaliga, where he set the record for biggest fish ever caught at bass fishing’s most major event, an 11-10 lunker.

But it was another record on Clark’s mind Thursday. With 18 pounds in the boat after his first two casts, the BASS record for heaviest single-day catch – currently 45-2 and held by Dean Rojas of Arizona – was certainly within reach.

“I started to think how awesome it would be to hold the Classic record and take over Rojas’ record,” said Clark. “I fell short, but it was a lot of fun and it qualifies as the biggest bag I have ever caught.”

Although Clark didn’t set the record, his limit was more than enough to qualify for the third heaviest single-day catch in BASS tournament history.

Much like the Bassmaster Classic, where Clark ultimately finished in sixth, the 41-year-old used a push-pole - commonly used in saltwater fishing – to search for bedding fish. Clark moved through the water with the pole and then backed off, throwing lengthy casts into the beds.

Clark also secured the BUSCH Heavyweight award, earning him a $1,000 bonus.

“I was so excited with my day that I came in about 45 minutes early to make sure I wasn’t going to be late,” Clark said. “I really put that Triton livewell to the test with all of those monster fish and it passed with flying colors.”

It is not often that a 35-6 bag puts an angler anywhere but first place, but Alton Jones of Texas found himself in second behind Clark on Thursday. Jones’ banner day, which won him fifth place on the list of BASS heaviest single-day catches, was aided by a key bait he found early in the day. Jones also took an additional $1,000 for the Purolator Big Bass for his 10-1 lunker.

“Within 30 minutes of launch, I got that bite,” Jones said. “The female bit my bait and I knew I had found the trick to enticing those females. In a big-weight tournament like this, catching those females is imperative.”

Following Clark and Jones in third was Clark’s former fishing partner Terry Scroggins of Florida (33-6); Oklahoman Bradley Hallman (32-5); and Texan Kelly Jordon (31-15).

Leading the co-anglers in a race for a fully-rigged Triton boat valued at $45,000 was Californian Tom Frink with a limit of 16-8. Behind him is Oklahoma’s Lance Peck (13-0) and Alabama’s Charlie Raia (11-9).

After the first two days of practice, Santee Cooper had yet to show its true colors, and big bass were hard to come by. But a warming trend significantly increased the water temperature and brought an abundance of lunkers to the forefront. “Get ready for tomorrow because there should be some huge ones brought to the scales again,” said Jordon.

Day 1 Purolator Big Bass Pro

Alton Jones, Waco, Texas, 10-1

Day 1 Purolator Big Bass Co-Angler

Tom Frink, Simi Valley, Calif., 8-4


Day 1 Busch Heavyweight

Preston Clark, Palatka, Fla., 39-6

Location and Field
Santee Cooper Showdown Presented by MotorGuide- CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series

Santee Cooper Reservoir

Manning, S.C.

March 30 – April 2

Field

105 pros, 105 co-anglers

Cut to top 50 after Day 2

Cut to top 12 pro anglers after Day 3

Launch

John C. Land III Landing

Greenall Road

Summerton, S.C. 29148

6 a.m.


Weigh-in

John C. Land III Landing

Greenall Road

Summerton, S.C. 29148

3 p.m.

Local sponsors: Local sponsors include the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce.

CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series sponsors: Sponsors of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series include CITGO Petroleum Corp., Toyota, Busch Beer, Purolator, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Berkley, Lowrance Electronics, MotorGuide, Advanced Auto Parts and Theraseed®.

BASS is the worldwide authority on bass fishing, sanctioning more than 20,000 events through the BASS Federation annually. Guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans, BASS sets the standard for credibility, professionalism, sportsmanship and conservation, as it has for nearly 40 years.

BASS stages bass fishing tournaments for every skill level and culminates with the CITGO Bassmaster Classic. Through its clubs, youth programs, aquatic resource advocacy, magazine publishing and multimedia platforms, BASS offers the industry's widest array of services and support to its nearly 550,000 members. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.

For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit www.bassmaster.com.

2006 Santee Cooper Showdown Pro 03/30-04/02

Santee Cooper Reservoir presented by MotorGuide, Manning S.C.

(PRO Division) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 39-06 305

Day 1: 5 39-06

2. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 35-06 295

Day 1: 5 35-06

3. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 5 33-06 290

Day 1: 5 33-06

4. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 32-05 285

Day 1: 5 32-05

5. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 31-15 280

Day 1: 5 31-15

6. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 29-12 276

Day 1: 5 29-12

7. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 29-09 272

Day 1: 5 29-09

8. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 5 27-11 268

Day 1: 5 27-11

9. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 27-08 264

Day 1: 5 27-08

10. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 27-06 260

Day 1: 5 27-06

11. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville , Fla. 5 27-01 257

Day 1: 5 27-01

12. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 26-06 254

Day 1: 5 26-06

13. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 26-05 251

Day 1: 5 26-05

14. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 26-02 248

Day 1: 5 26-02

15. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 5 25-09 245

Day 1: 5 25-09

16. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 24-10 243

Day 1: 5 24-10

17. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 5 23-15 241

Day 1: 5 23-15

18. Bill Lowen Cincinnati, Ohio 5 23-09 239

Day 1: 5 23-09

19. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 5 23-08 237

Day 1: 5 23-08

20. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 23-06 235

Day 1: 5 23-06

21. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 5 23-03 233

Day 1: 5 23-03

22. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 23-00 231

Day 1: 5 23-00

23. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 22-13 229

Day 1: 5 22-13

24. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 5 22-12 227

Day 1: 5 22-12

25. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 22-09 225

Day 1: 5 22-09

26. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 5 22-08 223

Day 1: 5 22-08

27. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 5 22-02 221

Day 1: 5 22-02

28. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 21-11 219

Day 1: 5 21-11

29. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 21-09 217

Day 1: 5 21-09

30. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 21-08 214

Day 1: 5 21-08

30. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 21-08 214

Day 1: 5 21-08

32. Robert Hamilton Jr Nashville, Tenn. 5 21-07 210

Day 1: 5 21-07

32. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 5 21-07 210

Day 1: 5 21-07

34. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 21-06 207

Day 1: 5 21-06

35. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 21-01 205

Day 1: 5 21-01

36. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 5 20-12 203

Day 1: 5 20-12

37. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 20-11 199

Day 1: 5 20-11

37. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 20-11 199

Day 1: 5 20-11

37. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 20-11 199

Day 1: 5 20-11

40. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 20-08 195

Day 1: 5 20-08

41. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 20-06 193

Day 1: 5 20-06

42. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 5 19-14 191

Day 1: 5 19-14

43. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 19-09 189

Day 1: 5 19-09

44. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 5 19-06 187

Day 1: 5 19-06

45. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 5 18-15 185

Day 1: 5 18-15

46. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 5 18-12 183

Day 1: 5 18-12

47. Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla. 5 18-11 181

Day 1: 5 18-11

48. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 18-09 178

Day 1: 5 18-09

48. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 18-09 178

Day 1: 5 18-09

50. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 18-00 175

Day 1: 5 18-00

51. Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 5 17-15 173

Day 1: 5 17-15

52. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 5 17-12 171

Day 1: 5 17-12

53. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 5 17-10 169

Day 1: 5 17-10

54. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 4 17-09 167

Day 1: 4 17-09

55. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 5 17-07 165

Day 1: 5 17-07

56. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 4 17-06 163

Day 1: 4 17-06

57. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 17-05 161

Day 1: 5 17-05

58. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 5 17-02 159

Day 1: 5 17-02

59. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 17-00 157

Day 1: 5 17-00

60. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 5 16-14 155

Day 1: 5 16-14

61. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 16-12 153

Day 1: 5 16-12

62. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 5 16-10 149

Day 1: 5 16-10

62. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 16-10 149

Day 1: 5 16-10

62. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 16-10 149

Day 1: 5 16-10

65. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 16-08 145

Day 1: 5 16-08

66. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 16-07 143

Day 1: 5 16-07

67. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 16-04 141

Day 1: 5 16-04

68. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 5 16-00 139

Day 1: 5 16-00

69. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 15-12 137

Day 1: 5 15-12

70. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 5 15-07 135

Day 1: 5 15-07

71. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 5 15-05 133

Day 1: 5 15-05

72. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, Pa. 5 15-03 131

Day 1: 5 15-03

73. David Gliebe Benton, Ky. 5 15-02 129

Day 1: 5 15-02

74. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 15-01 127

Day 1: 5 15-01

75. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 14-06 124

Day 1: 5 14-06

75. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 14-06 124

Day 1: 5 14-06

77. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 14-05 121

Day 1: 5 14-05

78. Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio 5 13-14 119

Day 1: 5 13-14

79. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 13-08 117

Day 1: 5 13-08

80. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 13-04 115

Day 1: 5 13-04

81. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 3 12-05 113

Day 1: 3 12-05

82. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 11-12 111

Day 1: 5 11-12

83. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 4 11-00 109

Day 1: 4 11-00

84. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 5 10-14 107

Day 1: 5 10-14

85. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 10-11 105

Day 1: 5 10-11

86. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 5 10-06 103

Day 1: 5 10-06

87. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 3 10-01 101

Day 1: 3 10-01

88. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 10-00 99

Day 1: 5 10-00

89. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo. 3 8-10 97

Day 1: 3 8-10

90. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 2 8-02 95

Day 1: 2 8-02

91. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 3 7-06 93

Day 1: 3 7-06

92. Ken Cook Lawton, Okla. 3 6-13 91

Day 1: 3 6-13

93. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 2 5-14 89

Day 1: 2 5-14

94. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 2 5-09 87

Day 1: 2 5-09

95. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 2 5-03 85

Day 1: 2 5-03

96. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 3 4-15 82

Day 1: 3 4-15

96. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 2 4-15 82

Day 1: 2 4-15

98. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 2 4-07 79

Day 1: 2 4-07

99. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 3 4-01 77

Day 1: 3 4-01

100.Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 2 3-11 76

Day 1: 2 3-11

101.Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 1 3-05 75

Day 1: 1 3-05

102.Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 2 1-15 74

Day 1: 2 1-15

103.Conrad Picou Scott, La. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

103.Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

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Totals

Day #Limits #Fish Weight

1 83 465 1832-08

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83 465 1832-08

2006 Santee Cooper Showdown CO 03/30-04/02

Santee Cooper Reservoir, Manning S.C.

(CO-ANGLER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Tom Frink Simi Valley, Calif. 3 16-08 305

Day 1: 3 16-08

2. Lance Peck Tulsa, Okla. 3 13-00 295

Day 1: 3 13-00

3. Charlie Raia Gardendale, Ala. 3 11-09 290

Day 1: 3 11-09

4. Jason Glen Wilson Bessemer City, N.C. 2 10-15 285

Day 1: 2 10-15

5. James Anderson Miami, Fla. 3 9-06 280

Day 1: 3 9-06

6. John Proctor Conway, S.C. 3 8-12 274

Day 1: 3 8-12

6. William Todd Elmvale, Canada 3 8-12 274

Day 1: 3 8-12

8. James Jones Pinson, Ala. 3 8-01 268

Day 1: 3 8-01

9. Rodney Wrenn Bonneau, S.C. 3 8-00 264

Day 1: 3 8-00

10. Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, Ala. 3 7-14 258

Day 1: 3 7-14

10. Bill Wilson Lexington, S.C. 3 7-14 258

Day 1: 3 7-14

12. Mitchell Cook Drexel, N.C. 3 7-11 252

Day 1: 3 7-11

12. Stephen Williams Columbus, Miss. 3 7-11 0

Day 1: 3 7-11

14. Kevin Cunningham Farmingdale, N.Y. 3 7-08 248

Day 1: 3 7-08

15. Larry Whittington Purlear, N.C. 3 7-07 245

Day 1: 3 7-07

16. Lane Wright Loganville, Ga. 3 7-01 243

Day 1: 3 7-01

17. Bob Tarlton Lake City, Fla. 3 6-11 241

Day 1: 3 6-11

18. Jeffrey Prisza Wyandotte, Mich. 1 6-10 239

Day 1: 1 6-10

19. Billy Schwach Charleston, S.C. 3 6-09 237

Day 1: 3 6-09

20. Steve Galberaith Alpharetta, Ga. 2 6-04 235

Day 1: 2 6-04

21. Earle Atkinson Florence, S.C. 2 5-06 232

Day 1: 2 5-06

21. Robert Pasionek Newport News, Va. 2 5-06 232

Day 1: 2 5-06

23. Rex Johnsonbaugh Altoona, Pa. 3 5-02 229

Day 1: 3 5-02

24. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 2 4-15 227

Day 1: 2 4-15

25. Bobby Fleming Luray, Va. 2 4-11 225

Day 1: 2 4-11

26. Deron Donohoo Sumter, S.C. 1 4-07 223

Day 1: 1 4-07

27. Gary Abernethy Skyland, N.C. 2 4-04 221

Day 1: 2 4-04

28. Johnny Urbon Laurens, S.C. 2 4-03 218

Day 1: 2 4-03

28. Raul Morineau Mexico City, Mexico 1 4-03 218

Day 1: 1 4-03

30. Lutz Spika Stamford, Conn. 2 4-02 214

Day 1: 2 4-02

30. Howard Stephens Columbia, S.C. 1 4-02 214

Day 1: 1 4-02

32. Tim Dungan Cinncinati, Ohio 2 4-00 211

Day 1: 2 4-00

33. Phil Gebert Columbia, S.C. 1 3-15 209

Day 1: 1 3-15

34. Larry Summey Clermont, Fla. 2 3-14 206

Day 1: 2 3-14

34. Harry Parten Columbiana, Ala. 1 3-14 206

Day 1: 1 3-14

36. Jeff Cloud Pampa, Texas 2 3-13 203

Day 1: 2 3-13

37. William Adams Exeter, Calif. 2 3-12 201

Day 1: 2 3-12

38. Wayne Pomeroy Wellington, Fla. 2 3-07 199

Day 1: 2 3-07

39. Otto David Jefferson Valley, N.Y. 1 3-06 197

Day 1: 1 3-06

40. Johnny Houser Bishopville, S.C. 1 3-01 195

Day 1: 1 3-01

41. Joel Etheredge Springville, Ala. 1 2-15 193

Day 1: 1 2-15

42. Walter Stringer Tallassee, Ala. 1 2-13 191

Day 1: 1 2-13

43. Clint Pack Gable, S.C. 2 2-11 189

Day 1: 2 2-11

44. Mario Colangelo Charleston, S.C. 1 2-09 186

Day 1: 1 2-09

44. Bill Williams Corbin, Ky. 1 2-09 186

Day 1: 1 2-09

46. Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 1 2-06 183

Day 1: 1 2-06

47. Jim Pearson Zellwood, Fla. 1 2-05 181

Day 1: 1 2-05

48. Joe Buddin Sumter, S.C. 1 2-03 178

Day 1: 1 2-03

48. Tim Sisk Cherryville, N.C. 1 2-03 178

Day 1: 1 2-03

50. Steven Oliver Westminster, Calif. 2 2-02 175

Day 1: 2 2-02

51. Grady Allen Columbia, S.C. 1 2-01 171

Day 1: 1 2-01

51. Roger Howell Clayton, Ala. 1 2-01 171

Day 1: 1 2-01

51. Marty Scoggins Trion, Ga. 1 2-01 171

Day 1: 1 2-01

54. Jerry Savage Columbus, Miss. 1 2-00 167

Day 1: 1 2-00

55. Richard Baker Montoursville, Pa. 1 1-15 164

Day 1: 1 1-15

55. Richard Harris Pittsgrove, N.J. 1 1-15 164

Day 1: 1 1-15

57. Dan Welch New Martinsville, W.Va 1 1-13 161

Day 1: 1 1-13

58. Billy Hutton Eaton, Ohio 1 1-09 159

Day 1: 1 1-09

59. David Lindsay Lexington, S.C. 1 1-06 156

Day 1: 1 1-06

59. Frank Mealer Irondale, Ala. 1 1-06 156

Day 1: 1 1-06

61. Mike Frazier Orlando, Fla. 1 1-03 152

Day 1: 1 1-03

61. Larry Triplett Parker, Colo. 1 1-03 152

Day 1: 1 1-03

63. Jeffrey Brooks Lake Worth, Fla. 1 1-01 149

Day 1: 1 1-01

64. Pat Golden High Point, N.C. 1 1-00 147

Day 1: 1 1-00

65. Robert Evans Elkhart, Ind. 1 0-15 145

Day 1: 1 0-15

66. Keith Sykes Clintwood, Va. 1 0-13 143

Day 1: 1 0-13

67. Dennis Andersen Wellington, Fla. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Marc Arnold Kingsport, Tenn. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Glenn Barberee Crestview, Fla. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Allen Burkhalter Columbus, Ga. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. James Butler Clarksville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Dennis Flynn Cleveland, Ohio 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Gerald Foster Seneca, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Wayne Hauser Winston-Salem, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. James H Hayden Fayetteville, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. David Hill Fayetteville, W.Va. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. James Hill Ozark, Ala. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Brian Holder Gastonia, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Bill Huston Sunset, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Mike Kirkley Charlotte, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Louis Kish Goshen, Conn. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Bill Logsdon Ozark, Ala. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Eddie Matteson Farmington, Mich. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Edward Matthews Columbia, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Bill Mccray Pikeville, Ky. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Sam Mize Muscle Shoals, Ala. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Ed O'Neal Evans, Ga. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Larry Parker Lake City, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Ron Parks Lexington, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Eric Peck Williamsburg, Mich. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Brian Penso Houston, Texas 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Jp Perkins Columbus, Miss. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Frank Picha Akron, Ohio 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Bob Sanders Ulmer, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Edwin Seagraves Greensboro, N.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. Robert Vogelsang Jessup, Md. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

67. John Yarbrough Columbia, S.C. 0 0-00 0

Day 1: 0 0-00

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Totals

Day #Limits #Fish Weight

1 18 118 307-04

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18 118 307-04


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